17th November 2021 (#74)

On the Roundup today… a countback scheduled for Moira Shire; a council director named on the Victorian Honour Roll of Women; the latest mayoral election results from Victoria; NSW councils recognised for environmental achievements; and an ambitious waste management plan launched for South East Queensland.

Just some of what’s ahead on the Roundup, which is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, an independent governance organisation supporting councils and councillors to achieve the highest standards of governance.

Links:
Councillor resigns at Moira Shire
Outstanding Victorian Women Recognised
Mitchell Director named on women’s honour roll
Victorian Mayoral Elections 2021
New Melbourne Water Managing Director announced
Strathbogie & Taungurung MOU signed
Kindergarten funding announced
Queensland Government and CoMSEQ working together to fight the war on waste
Councils Recognised for Outstanding Environmental Achievement
New behaviour framework for SA Councils
Roads and community infrastructure funding round opens
Gold Coast council close to announcing new CEO after David Edwards quit
$3 million boost for bush and border communities hit hard by pandemic
Fremantle a winner at WA Tourism Awards
LGNZ welcomes joint working group on three waters reform
Brent teenager gets council homeless policy overturned
Italy: Car Parked for 47 Years in Same Spot

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